The Latest Breaking News from G7

UK inflation to fall faster than predicted as impact of Iran war ‘better than feared’

UK inflation projections have been tempered by the interim US-Iran peace deal, which helped to ease oil prices

The Independent UK · Jul 8

IMF upgrades UK growth forecast as fears over impact of Iran war diminish

July update projects GDP growth of 1% this year, making UK the third fastest-growing economy in the G7

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Donald Trump calls Italy's Meloni a 'nice person' but blames her for not helping with Iran

President Trump called Italian Prime Minister Meloni a nice person but criticised her involvement in the Iran conflict. He stated their relationship soured after she refused to help with Iran's issues. Meloni previously denied Trump's claim about begging for a photo at a G7 summit. Italy decided to stop responding…

The Economic Times · Jul 7

Ukraine takes the war to Moscow: Why Kyiv unleashed its biggest attacks after G7 summit

Ukraine has launched its most extensive long-range drone campaign, targeting Russian oil refineries, fuel depots, and military infrastructure deep within its territory. This escalation follows G7 commitments to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and economic resilience. The strikes aim to disrupt Russia's war financing and logistics, with President Putin acknowledging temporary…

The Times of India · Jul 1

Why Meloni has hit back hard against Trump and his ‘made up’ photo claim

With her popularity flagging and a general election looming, the Italian PM sees a strategic advantage in the rupture, says Riccardo Alcaro, head of research at Istituto Affari Internazionali

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1

Starmer offers cut in tuition for EU students as part of reset talks

A deal could see EU students have their fees cut from £38,000 to £9,535, in line with UK undergraduates

The Independent UK · Jun 30

Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention looms

The Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar in four decades, putting markets on alert for urgent action by Tokyo to halt a slide that record intervention and higher interest rates have so far failed to stop.

Euronews · Jun 30

UK government ‘minded to intervene’ in Paramount’s takeover of Warner Bros Discovery – as it happened

Lisa Nandy, Secretary of State for Culture, cites need for sufficient plurality of views in news media

The Guardian - UK · Jun 30

Macron hosts Oman sultan for talks on toll-free reopening of Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq on Monday for the Gulf leader's first official visit to France, with talks expected to focus on securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 29

Cracks in European unity emerge over Ukraine and security

When Donald Trump signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Versailles on June 17 after the G7 summit, it dominated the headlines around the world. This is no more than you’d expect. The 60-day ceasefire, which – despite a few wobbles – appears to be largely holding in both Iran…

The Conversation · Jun 26